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UH Samaritan building new $17M facility in Madison, bringing jobs to the area
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Richland County is slated to gain a new medical facility. A new University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center facility will be constructed where the former Big Lots building on 1033 Ashland Road is located, which is on tap for demolition later this month or early August, according to a press release. Once open, […]
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Cat with ‘guarded prognosis’ after firework injury
MANSFIELD — A medium-haired tabby has been given a “guarded prognosis” after a firework was lit inside its rectum, according to Missy Houghton, Richland County Humane agent. The cat was taken in by the Richland County Humane Society on Monday. “The veterinarian who has been been working with her believes this happened within the 24 […]
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Earth Stewardship Celebration Awards Ceremony to be held July 13
MANSFIELD – The Earth Stewardship Steering Committee is pleased to mark the conclusion of the 22nd Anniversary Earth Stewardship Celebration with its annual Awards Ceremony. The awards ceremony will recognize the many projects, organizations, sponsors, and participants who have made the Earth Stewardship Celebration a success, including those who participated in the 7th Annual Take […]
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Crawford County international studies scholarship winners announced
BUCYRUS – The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces Michael Moser and Emily Dotson as the 2018 scholarship winners for The Samuel Neff Fellowship for International Studies. Michael is a 2010 graduate of Bucyrus High School and is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in North American Cultural Studies at Technische Universität Dresden in Germany. He […]
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Firelands Electric Cooperative’s new all-in-one facility expected to be completed before end of year
NEW LONDON — Over the past two years, Firelands Electric’s board and management have exercised due diligence in preparation to build a new facility that will incorporate a 12,180-square-foot office and 22,800-square-foot warehouse — all under one roof. This facility will replace three current inefficient buildings. Firelands Electric is taking advantage of lower interest rates […]
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YMCA to offer before and after daycare at Lexington schools
LEXINGTON — The Mansfield Area YMCA will expand into the Lexington School District by offering licensed, before- and after-school programming, beginning this fall. “It will be a latch-key run at the schools — before and after — and also on snow days,” said Velma Bond, childcare director at the YMCA. The programs will be run […]
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Then & Now: Mansfield Street Lights
The art and design of lighting the streets in downtown Mansfield is an ever-evolving process. At this point in time, there are corners where you can look in three different directions and see three different kinds of streetlights from the past 60 years. For a look at lights from before 60 years ago, all it […]
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Hillsdale schools seek community input on arming staff
JEROMESVILLE – Hillsdale Local Schools officials are considering adding armed staff members to the district’s lineup of measures designed to improve school safety. Recognizing the idea may be controversial and desiring transparency about the district’s intentions, the district is soliciting community input from district residents via an online survey, according to Supt. Steve Dickerson. Board […]
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Richland County farmers among victims of Monroeville man’s theft
NORWALK — A Huron County man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the theft of more than $3 million in grain from 35 Ohio farmers, including Richland County growers.Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David Daniels said today that Richard J. Schwan, 79, of Monroeville, pleaded guilty today to two felony […]